So with bassist Eric Wilson as the sole remaining original member, that should effectively mark the end of Sublime in any carnation, right? Not exactly.

Another bit of news, on Sunday, suggested that all-star touring drummer Josh Freese (anchor for, among others, A Perfect Circle, Devo and Weezer) will fill in for Gaugh, who wants to spend more time with his family as his wife is expecting. That rumor, however, turns out to be false.

This afternoon the band posted this statement on their website (we've edited only paragraph breaks for readability): "Hey Everyone – it's definitely been a crazy weekend. There have been some misunderstandings and miscommunication on what exactly is going down with us so we wanted to set the record straight.

"First off, rest assured that Sublime with Rome is NOT breaking up. Our brother Bud is about to have a baby and, understandingly, taking some time off to be with his family. We couldn't be happier for him and welcome him back out on the road with us as soon as he needs a break from the diapers and baby bottles. We already have some major touring plans for 2012 that we'll be announcing very soon so we've started talking to a few drummer friends.

"Which brings us to the second thing … there's been some talk (and wishful thinking on our part) of bringing in our good friend/drummer extraordinaire Josh Freese, but unfortunately he's busy with some other commitments and we're not sure if it could work or not.

"What we are sure about is how excited we are to hit the road again in the new year and see all of you. You've embraced Sublime with Rome and our music, and, at the same time, helped us continue to share the music of Sublime and its legacy, keeping Brad's music alive. You're the best. Have a great holiday and see you in 2012."

That at least clarifies how Gaugh could announce his momentary departure backstage at Gibson, while outside after the show they were handing out fliers proclaiming Sublime with Rome would play the upcoming Cypress Hill Smokeout. Initially planned for Nov. 5 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, that event has been pushed back to March 3.

Sublime with Rome (and Drummer to be Named) helps top the bill for the 2012 festival and medical marijuana expo, with additional appearances from Korn (touring behind their just-released dubstep-infused disc The Path of Totality), Wiz Khalifa (also set for a co-headlining gig at the Wiltern with Snoop Dogg on Tuesday), Huntington Beach mainstays the Dirty Heads, Café Tacuba and, of course, the event's namesake group.

No word yet on who else might join that lineup, but the fest's website boasts "much more to be announced." Stay tuned for updates.

A pre-sale for the event takes place Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. (Password: GREENTHUMB.) The general on-sale begins at 4:20 pm. (go figure) on Saturday. Tickets, available via Ticketfly.com, range from $75 for regular admission to $450 for the deluxe end of VIP.

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